Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is in the league’s concussion protocol.
Following his NFL debut against the Houston Texans, Pierce developed mild symptoms of a concussion, and the team placed him in the league’s protocol, according to head coach Frank Reich on Wednesday.
“Alec Pierce did develop some mild concussion symptoms after the game and he is in the protocol,” Reich said.
Pierce had a chance to make an impact early in the game when a target came his way in the end zone. However, Pierce dropped the would-be touchdown, and it eventually led to the Colts failing a fourth-down attempt at the goal line.
On his second and final target of the day, Pierce took a hard hit to the helmet over the middle of the field, which is likely what led to the concussion.
Reich said he wouldn’t be concerned about the depth in the wide receiver room if Pierce wound up missing Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“If he stays in the protocol and isn’t available for the game, I think the guys will handle it well. As we’ve mentioned, we kind of got those four guys – really, it’s Pitt (Michael Pittman Jr.) and then those other three guys have been kind of just rolling in there together,” Reich said. “I think we’ll be in good shape if he doesn’t get out of protocol in time and we’ll make whatever moves are necessary at that time.”
We’ll see how Pierce progresses through the week, but there’s a chance he doesn’t play Sunday.
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